Asia Pacific – Page 64
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NewsEVA Air orders four more 787-10s
EVA Air has disclosed an agreement for four Boeing 787-10s, boosting its widebody orderbook.
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NewsBonza administrators extend grounding until 29 May
Administrators for grounded Australian carrier Bonza have extended the cancellation of flights for a further two weeks as they continue to evaluate options for saving the company.
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NewsQantasLink Q300 crew unaware of Cherokee taking off on cross runway
Qantaslink has updated its departure procedures from some smaller airports following the near collision between a De Havilland Canada Dash 8 Q300 and a Piper PA-28 Cherokee at Mildura.
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NewsCiting slow demand, Qantas axes sole Mainland China flight
Qantas is to suspend operations between Sydney and Shanghai less than a year after restoring them, as it flags a slower than anticipated recovery in demand.
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NewsBangkok Airways, Thai AirAsia feel benefit from tourism rebound
Thailand’s continued air travel recovery helped Bangkok Airways and Thai AirAsia post first-quarter operating profits, although costs were challenging during the period.
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NewsComac begins design work for new ‘C939’ widebody: report
China’s Comac has reportedly began working on preliminary designs for a new widebody aircraft under the C939 moniker.
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AnalysisA380, 747-8I enter their twilight years in South Korea
Korean Air’s plan to start parting out Airbus A380s sets the stage for South Korea’s airlines to eventually exit four-engined passenger aircraft operations.
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NewsAir India picks SIAEC as MRO partner for new base maintenance facility
Air India has selected SIA Engineering (SIAEC) to develop its base maintenance facilities in Bangalore, as part of a strategic partnership between the pair.
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News‘Not our DNA’: Cebu Pacific rules out long-haul foray
Cebu Pacific chief Mike Szucs has ruled out venturing into long-haul operations, despite acknowledging that the “best fare growth” has been seen on these routes in the post-pandemic operating environment.
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NewsAdministrators assessing financial position as Air Vanuatu enters liquidation process
Administrators are assessing the financial position of South Pacific island operator Air Vanuatu after it named financial firm EY as liquidator and grounded flights on 9 May.
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NewsKorean aircraft sale suggests 747-8I derivative to replace E-4B
The sale of five Korean Air aircraft to Sierra Nevada Corporation suggests that a derivative of the Boeing 747-8I could replace the US Air Force’s E-4B “Doomsday” aircraft.
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NewsThai Airways to exit restructuring in 2024 as first-quarter profit shrinks
Thai Airways International expects to wrap up its restructuring this year, capping off close to four years of business rehabilitation following the Covid-19 pandemic.
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NewsComac to reportedly expand C919 production lines following mega orders
Comac is looking at expanding production capacity for its C919 narrowbody programme, as its order backlog continues to grow.
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NewsAustralian E-7A helps Filipino, US aircraft sink decommissioned ship
Aviation assets from Australia, the Philippines, and the USA have participated in a joint training effort to target and destroy a decommissioned ship.
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NewsSaab 340 propeller strap incident underlines importance of proper pre-flight checks: ATSB
An overlooked propeller strap on a Link Airways Saab 340 that damaged the aircraft and hurt a passenger is an important reminder that everyone involved in an aircraft’s operation must remain vigilant, Australian investigators have stressed.
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NewsCebu Pacific doubles first-quarter profit
Cebu Pacific saw its first-quarter profit double as a jump in revenue – driven by strong passenger travel demand – outpaced an increase in costs.
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NewsMHI aero engines unit sees PW1100G issues impacting profit, despite revenue increase
Mitsubishi Heavy Industries’ aero engines business took a hit in its full-year results from the ongoing technical issues surrounding the Pratt & Whitney PW1100G engine, in which it is a key partner.
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NewsSingapore probes first fighter crash in two decades
Singapore is investigating the crash of a Lockheed Martin F-16 on 8 May, its first fighter crash in two decades.
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NewsKorean Air to focus on ‘route profitability’ as capacity nears full recovery
Korean Air will prioritise “route profitability” in light of intensifying global competition, as it saw first-quarter profits improve on the back of strong passenger and cargo demand.
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NewsShinMaywa’s aircraft business sees revenue jump in 2023
The aircraft division of Japan’s ShinMaywa enjoyed strong sales growth in the 2023 financial year as shipsets for the Boeing 777 and 787 programmes grew.